Series · 2018 · 2 Seasons
Ugly Delicious
Star chef David Chang leads friends on a mouthwatering, cross-cultural hunt for the world's most satisfying grub. All the flavor. None of the BS.
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10
- Creator
- David Chang
- Status
- Ended
Episodes
Episode 1 · 54 min
Pizza
While pizza purists in Brooklyn and Naples insist on classic ingredients, innovative chefs in Japan and beyond are redefining what makes a good pie.
Episode 2 · 54 min
Tacos
Taco lovers introduce a skeptical David to an explosive array of flavors at LA food trucks, Arab-style taco joints and pop-up restaurant Noma Mexico.
Episode 3 · 48 min
Home Cooking
As Dave and Peter Meehan help prep the Chang family's Thanksgiving feast, fellow chefs look back on their most powerful childhood memories of food.
Episode 4 · 47 min
Shrimp & Crawfish
Frustrated by New Orleans chefs' stubborn refusal to try new things, Dave heads to immigrant-rich Houston for a taste of spicy Viet-Cajun cuisine.
Episode 5 · 46 min
BBQ
While Peter explores the many flavors and styles of U.S. barbecue, Dave samples mind-blowing Peking duck, yakitori and Korean barbecue.
Episode 6 · 55 min
Fried Chicken
Dave learns the tricks to making Nashville hot chicken, scopes out KFC's China menu and delves into the loaded history of soul food.
Episode 7 · 51 min
Fried Rice
Forget fortune cookies and General Tso's chicken: Secret menu items, local delicacies and a lobster volcano reveal the true range of Chinese cuisine.
Episode 8 · 45 min
Stuffed
Time for the ultimate showdown: Italian stuffed pasta vs. Asian dumplings. Will xiaolongbao or tortellini carry the day?
